In part two of this series, fitness tech guru Ted Vickey investigates two new on-body monitoring devices—the LumoBack and the Spark—to determine if these products make good on their promises to help you get more out of your workouts.

Have you seen people at the gym or on the trails wearing what looks like orthopedic socks or tights while exercising? These compression garments are purported to help reduce muscle soreness and enhance recovery, but do they really work? Fitness pro Pete McCall looked at the available research, which suggests that these garments might actually provide some real benefits.

Looking for some new ideas to help fuel and motivate your runs? Fitness technology expert Ted Vickey reviews the latest running apps and shares his thoughts on which ones offer the most valuable features and newest innovations.

With so much buzz around the body sculpting benefits of barre fitness, ACE gets an exclusive sneak peek at the Core Transformer Barre Band, a hot new piece of exercise equipment debuting to the fitness world later this week. Creator Linda LaRue, RN, MEd, ATC shows how the principles of three-dimensional core training can be fused with elements of barre fitness and Pilates to totally transform your approach to training.

Leave it to fitness professionals to find the best products to maximize both the effectiveness and enjoyability of their workouts. From fueling options and apparel accessories, to gadgets that motivate them and items to keep them comfortable, here are some of the items ACE-certified Fitness Professionals swear by for their sweat sessions.

There is no shortage of fitness gadgets claiming to be able to track your progress and keep you moving toward your goals. But how do you decide which one is best suited to your needs? Fitness technology expert Ted Vickey reviews three new monitoring devices and offers insight on whether these products will really deliver on their promises.

Looking to add some key pieces to you workout wardrobe? While good-quality gear can feel like an investment, it is well worth it, as the right (or wrong) sports bra or shoes can make or break a workout. Here’s the scoop from top group fitness instructors and yoga teachers on what clothing items and apparel brands are must haves in their workout wardrobes.

Fitness apps can serve as a great way to enhance your workout experience by providing feedback, motivation and support during your sweat sessions. But with more than 14,000 health, fitness and wellness apps available, how do you choose the right one for you? Technology expert Ted Vickey uncovers the 5 best apps for enhancing both your workouts and your wellness.

The stability ball is usually associated with exercises such as crunches or planks to tone up and strengthen the core, but training on the ball offers so much more. Check out these great tips for choosing the right size ball and safely performing four fun and highly effective exercises. We guarantee you’ll have a ball.

For the devoted yoga fan, few things can match the pleasure and satisfaction of completing a challenging yoga class—a feeling and experience that’s tough to replicate in your living room. But here’s some good news: ACE’s Jessica Matthews says renowned yogi Rodney Yee’s latest DVD offering, Power Up Yoga may be just what you need to achieve yoga bliss at home.

As part of its ongoing efforts to put an end to exaggerated health claims, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently filed deceptive advertising claims against Ab Circle Pro marketers, who have agreed to pay as much as $25 million for stating that use of the device will result in unrealistic weight loss. Learn what ACE recommends for healthy weight loss.

The Olympics are long-gone, but for many of us, the athletic triumphs we saw during the Games are still having an impact. Gabby Douglas’ all-around gymnastics gold, the U.S. beach volleyball duo of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh topping their third consecutive Olympics, and what about all that tape? Check out what drove athletes from around the world to wear kinesiotape during the Games.

Last Wednesday, the drug lorcaserin became the first weight-loss medication to earn FDA approval in 13 years. The drug, which will be sold as Belviq, has received equal amounts of praise and criticism at a time when the obesity epidemic has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. See how ACE weighs in.

If you're a basketball player, you can now know how high you jump, how fast you're moving, and how hard you're playing on the court with new Nike+ products. Athletes will also benefit from new technology from Nike+. Learn more about what it is and if you think it can take your game — and workouts — to a new level.

Some days, the victory isn't counting how many miles you ran, but celebrating that you actually got out the door to do your workout. Companies now stream their fitness classes online, and this may be the solution to those days when you want to skip the gym.

ACE Exercise Physiologist, Pete McCall, describes the Bulgarian Bag as the offspring of a kettlebell and sandbag. And he says you should be using it to supercharge your workouts. Learn more about it and how to make one.